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Learn about nutrition and pregnancy, including foods to avoid and foods to eat.
Find answers to questions like, "What is Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)?", "Where is WIC available?", and "Am I eligible?".
Find information on nutritional needs for pregnant and breastfeeding moms, as well as downloadable fact sheets including Breastfeeding Basics for Moms (PDF | 1.25 MB), and Tips for Pregnant Moms (PDF | 999 KB).
Check to see if you are eligible for the Women, infants, and Children (WIC) program, which provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support and more to low-income pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Provides links to resources on folic acid supplementation.
During pregnancy, your needs increase for several vitamins and minerals. This makes it difficult to get all that you need from food.
Enter your height and weight to learn how much weight you should probably gain during pregnancy.
Learn why you should avoid smoking, drinking and taking drugs during pregnancy. Also available in Spanish.
Improve your eating plan and become more physically active before, during, and after your pregnancy.
Find information, news, and resources for a healthy pregnancy. Also in Spanish.
Learn why women should not drink alcohol if they are pregnant.
Welcome your pregnant body and overcome body image concerns with these ideas.
Learn why folic acid intake is especially important for pregnant women or women of child-bearing age. Also in Spanish.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about diabetes and pregnancy.
Read about how a healthy eating plan and physical activity play a role in managing gestational diabetes.
Learn about foodborne illness and limit risks during your pregnancy. Also in Spanish.
Eat this. Don't eat that. Do this. Don't do that. Pregnant women are bombarded with do's and don'ts. Here is help to keep it all straight.
Learn about taking care of bone health and special considerations during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
FDA and EPA have issued advice regarding eating fish. This advice is geared toward helping women who are pregnant or may become pregnant - as well as breastfeeding mothers and parents of young children make informed choices when it comes to fish that is healthy and safe to eat. Also check out the Frequently Asked Questions & Answers.